At least 13 dead, 20 missing in Texas floods; children drown at recreation sites
According to a report by webangah News Agency, citing Mehr News Agency and The Guardian, severe rainfall triggered catastrophic flooding across three western regions of Austin, the capital of Texas. Authorities confirmed 13 fatalities,with an unspecified number still missing. Disturbing footage shows children trapped in submerged school buses amid rising floodwaters.
Local sources indicate that among the missing are 20 female students who were swept away by flash floods while inside their school buses.
Creed Kennedy, County Judge of Kerrville, stated during a press briefing on Friday: “All emergency personnel are mobilized to rescue these children.”
Officials acknowledged receiving initial distress calls but refrained from public updates until the full scale of casualties becomes clear.
At least 13 people were killed in flash floods that struck multiple regions overnight, with local media reporting the victims’ identities remain unconfirmed.
Heavy rainfall triggered severe flooding in two districts of kurdistan and Kandal province late last night, with precipitation levels reaching 125-250 millimeters. Runoff from arid lands turned the Gudalupe River into one of the highest recorded water levels, particularly in the city of Kerville, where water rose alarmingly within hours.
Dalton Royce, mayor of Ville, told reporters this sudden flood occurred with virtually no prior warning, leaving authorities insufficient time to issue evacuation orders.
“The event unfolded extremely rapidly-in under two hours-making it unpredictable even with advanced radar systems,” Royce emphasized.
